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40 years ago members of JCI Belgium came back from the European Conference in Edinburgh. After a stopover in London the most unthinkable happened: the plain crashed close to Staines. Nobody survived the accident, including 7 members and 2 partners. The big loss was reliefed by an enormous international solidarity and the Staines Foundation was established. … Continue reading →

During the national convention of JCI Belgium in Gent, Peter Anckaert was nominated for the prestigious JCI Staines Award. Congratulations. A motivation of the Belgian board: It has never been more clear who should win the Staines Award than this year. For the Board of Directors of JCI Belgium is was an easy and unanimous … Continue reading →

This is a message from the JCI Belgium 2017 Board of Directors With great sadness we bring you tragic news. Reginald Schaumans, our JCI leader and 1991 JCI World President, unexpectedly passed away on September 28, 2017 at age 66. This is a great loss for our organization and its members. His contribution to JCI … Continue reading →

45 years ago, on June 18 1972, a plane crashed near London, known as the Staines air disaster. A tragic accident, where also 9 JCI friends died, coming back from the European Conference in Edinburgh. This year the JCI Staines Foundation likes to be present with a large delegation, to honour our bond with the … Continue reading →

The Staines Award is well respected tradition during the gala of the national convention. This year we had the honor to be hosted by JCI Mouscron, who created a wonderful conventional weekend. It might seem logic sometimes, but winning the Staines Award is never logic or normal. It’s a great honor to hear your name … Continue reading →

During the national conference of 2015 Vincent Dascotte was awarded with the prestiguous JCI Staines Award. To characterize Vincent, as a member and president he constantly built strong connections between several external parties: with the city, with local entrepreneurs, with other cultures (a.o. the International House in Mons). He also helped to start JCI Burundi … Continue reading →

42 years ago, on June 18 1972, a plane crashed near London, known as the Staines air disaster. A tragic accident where also 9 JCI friends died, coming back from the European Conference in Edinburgh. As every year, the JCI Staines Foundation likes to be present with a delegation, to honour our bond with the … Continue reading →

Last Tuesday we lost our friend Marc Melen. In 1985 Marc received The Staines Memorial Award. Marc was one of the founders of Jeune Chambre Économique de Basse-Meuse on June 1, 1977. He became president of of his chapter in 1980-1981. After that he also became president of JCI Belgium in 1983. Due to his … Continue reading →

After a year without granting the award, the Staines Foundation is proud to announce a new winner of the prestiguous award. During the Staines ceremony at the national convention of JCI Belgium in Liège, on the 20th September 2014, Audrey Taverna received the chandelier. For many years Audrey was involved in numerous projects that enhances … Continue reading →